Logan Daniel Arnst, 16, left this world on Sept. 5, 2008, although his gift remains. Words seem minimal to express his life.

This world was gifted Logan on June 28, 1992, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, the son of David and Teri Arnst, of Whitefish.

Logan was starting his junior year at Whitefish High School as vice president of the class of 2010. He enjoyed working at Mambo Italiano and was hoping to move up to "the guy who throws the pizza crust."

He was a proud member of Boy Scout Troup 17. He achieved Life and was working on Eagle. For his Eagle project, Logan developed a recycling program for North Valley Hospital. He enjoyed being a leader for the younger Scouts. He also volunteered at North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish.

Logan's joys in life were his family and friends. He liked going to movies, hanging with friends, eating, playing hacky sack at the park, camping, swimming, scuba diving, mountain biking, reading and playing X-Box. He was always cracking jokes and was a "pretty chill dude."

He was confirmed into the United Methodist Church of Whitefish this summer, where he was very active in the youth group.

Logan's friends truly became an extension of his family. Words cannot express the impact this young man had on those he touched. His kind, caring, genuine, loving being was felt by all who met him.

He was preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Janis Rice.

He is survived by his parents, David and Teri Arnst; grandfather, Rudy Rice; grandmothers, Debra Arnst and Shelly Cooper; stepsister, Alex Arnst; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

"Footprints of Logan's love will be in all our hearts forever."

Friends and family will gather to celebrate Logan's life at the United Methodist Church in Whitefish at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14. The ceremony will be held outside, weather permitting.